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ELPC urges EPA to rescind the action taken in the SAFE 1 Rule and we urge EPA to act quickly to address the deeply flawed SAFE 2 Rule.
6/2/21
Facility contributes excessive pollution to the Maumee River and Lake Erie
5/28/21
On May 13th, ELPC invited Dr. Drew Gronewold, University of Michigan’s Environmental and Sustainability professor, to give us an update on the Great Lakes water levels.
5/27/21
A modern Midwest higher-speed rail passenger network will improve mobility, create jobs, pull together the regional economy, and reduce pollution because trains are more efficient per passenger than cars or planes.
5/24/21
Summer is coming soon to the Great Lakes. We’re looking forward to enjoying a day at the beach and in the water with our friends and families. Now, think about if you live in the Toledo area and what you’re likely to see most summers: a plume of green toxic sludge.
5/14/21
Plans to improve our passenger rail network would improve mobility and create jobs. This is welcome news in the Midwest.
5/11/21
It's been an amazing year. Learn more about the impact we've made together on behalf of the Midwest's environment.
4/30/21
What a celebration! Watch our 2021 Earth Day celebration.
4/22/21
We do have far to go to achieve a safe, clean environment for all—but the improvements are real.
4/22/21
The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron is protected. Our Great Lakes victory is a national precedent leveraging protection for 10 other National Marine Sanctuaries and National Marine Monuments threatened with cuts and drilling.
4/20/21
Read Howard Learner's testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies in Support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
4/16/21
In last year’s report, ELPC found that EPA enforcement was declining in the Midwest from 2012-2019, even as significant noncompliance with the Clean Water Act was on the rise. It turns out 2020 was even worse.
4/12/21
Catching a ride on the magic school bus is now a reality for students in the Pekin and Hollis School Districts as Illinois’ first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric school buses hit the road.
4/1/21
REAP has proven its worth, so the time has come to expand and support more ambitious farm energy efforts. With increased funding and policy improvements, REAP 3.0 can provide climate solutions and rural infrastructure investment.
4/1/21
Chicago-area organizations advocate for fix-it-first transportation funding, sound financial planning, and transparency in new reauthorization and appropriations bills.
3/24/21
The Ohio legislature needs to create a bill focused on reducing energy waste. Saving energy means saving money and benefits both consumers and the environment.
3/17/21
Protected public lands are protected for good reasons. We're working hard with national and local conservation group partners and clients to enforce protections on public, wild lands.
3/17/21
An open letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, and Acting Administrator of EPA Region 5 Cheryl Newton to take legal action to stop General Iron.
3/11/21
ELPC and a coalition of Chicago-area organizations sent a letter supporting the Regional Transportation Authority's data-driven approach to COVID relief transit funding.
3/10/21
On March 5th, the Environmental Law and Policy Center hosted Marty Oberman to discuss the challenges and opportunities for passenger and freight rail in the U.S.
3/9/21
The Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is heading for closure. The ensuing decommissioning could reduce concern about such a close nuclear facility, but it also brings worry about whether the cleanup will be done properly.
3/5/21
Reserve Environmental Services, is an Ohio facility has a history of violating the Clean Water Act without facing consequences. This year's data shows that pattern has not changed.
3/5/21
The U.S. can slash emissions by accelerating steps to get more pollution-free vehicles on the roads. Electrifying the transportation sector will provide critical reductions in air pollution in the Midwest and across the country.
3/3/21